Councillor Emily Tester
Email: emily.tester@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 3 of 8
Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Tuesday 15 July 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B was scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025, to discuss a range of planning and development issues, including a proposed local listed building consent order and several major planning applications. The committee, including Councillor Richard Livingstone (Chair) and Councillor Kath Whittam (Vice-Chair), was expected to consider reports and make recommendations on these items.
Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly, Councillor Sarah King was elected as the new Leader of the Council, and the cabinet will remain unchanged at present. Councillors debated a motion on community safety, and also discussed motions relating to welfare cuts, making space for girls in parks, a tourist tax, and limiting gambling premises. The assembly also approved a waiver for Councillor Maggie Browning's attendance due to maternity leave, and reviewed the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2024-25.
the Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council
The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council met on 2 July 2025 to consider several planning and funding proposals. The agenda included releasing funds from Section 106 agreements for local improvements, and several development management items concerning applications for Ilderton Wharf and Chambers Wharf.
the Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) of Southwark Council
The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) met on 1 July 2025 to consider two planning applications relating to South Dock Marina and Dulwich Sports Club. The committee was scheduled to discuss the refurbishment of the South Dock Marina boatyard, and the construction of outdoor playing facilities and a sports pavilion at Dulwich Sports Club.
Planning Committee (Major Applications) A - Wednesday 4 June 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 June 2025, to discuss development management and planning applications. The main item for consideration is the redevelopment of the Aylesbury Estate Site Phase 2B. The meeting will also cover apologies, confirmation of voting members, notification of urgent business, and disclosure of interests.
Decisions from Meetings
6 decisions · Page 1 of 2
School Street - Alleyn’s Junior School – Hillsboro Road
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve the extension of the existing School Street proposal at Alleyn's Junior School on Hillsboro Road, subject to statutory consultation and the making of necessary Traffic Management Orders.
Recommendations Approved
Installation of controlled pedestrian crossing on Townley Road
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve the implementation of non-strategic traffic and highway improvements, including pedestrian crossings like the one on Townley Road, and complementary streetspace measures, subject to statutory consultation and procedures, and to instruct officers to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders.
Recommendations Approved
Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Environmental Enforcement
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve a cost-neutral contract variation with APCOA Parking UK Ltd to extend their parking enforcement services to include enforcement of littering offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1987 from June 16, 2025, to December 15, 2026, with a 12-month break clause.
Recommendations Approved
Neighbourhood CIL project allocations - second tranche
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve the second tranche of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy project allocations, totaling several million pounds, for a variety of community improvements including landscaping, security enhancements, building refurbishments, and public realm upgrades across Southwark.
Recommendations Approved
Flood Alleviation and SUDS Schemes 2025-26
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve the implementation of the Flood Alleviation and SUDS Schemes Programme for 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 6